Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Upper Sundon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their product development team. This role involves designing and testing electronic circuits and PCBs for security products, with opportunities for professional growth and training. The position offers flexibility in working hours and a supportive environment for innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 bank holiday days

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Alpha pension scheme

Free parking

24/7 on-site gym access

Relocation loan of up to £2,500

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications in electrical/electronic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems to high standards.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate reported defects.

Skills

Analogue Systems

Digital Systems

Microcontroller-based Systems

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

Schematic Capture

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer Ref. 956

Department: Engineering

Salary: £36,330 - £39,055

Job description

Salary awarded is based on skills assessment at interview.

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, or part-time with a minimum coverage of 28 hours per week. Flexible or compressed working hours are available.

This role is office-based.

Can you design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards?

Keen to build your skills and develop your career in engineering?

You’ll join a product development team working on hardware products and solutions to enhance security. You may not know all the details yet, but you will learn quickly.

You’ll use your technical knowledge and ideas to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom-designed security products to meet the needs of partners both domestically and internationally.

No two days will be the same; one day you might modify an existing design to incorporate a new requirement, and the next collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on designing new products and systems.

You’ll receive training and support to develop in this role, along with a training budget for external courses. You will also have time dedicated to innovation and research.

More About You

To apply for this role, you will already have:

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• An understanding of product and system design and development.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications, equivalent to/or a HND in electrical/electronic engineering.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, equivalent to/or a 2:2 or higher relevant degree.
• Experience in electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience of RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• A good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills

You will be the type of person who:

• Is eager to learn and improve both technical and non-technical skills.
• Enjoys working with other engineers, combining collective knowledge to produce better results.
• Likes seeing projects through to completion, with drive and commitment to high standards.
• Enjoys solving challenging problems with innovative solutions.
• Can manage your workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Puts plans in place to make improvements.
• Works with partners to understand their needs and expectations clearly.

Putting Your Skills to Use

You’ll be involved in the full product development process, creating a wide range of designs and systems while collaborating with various partners and engineers. You can be creative, work independently, and are committed to learning and succeeding.

Using your diverse skills, you will:

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems to high standards.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate reported defects.
• Contribute to library parts creation and management.
• Participate in project planning and meetings.

What We Offer

Here’s what we can offer:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years of service.
• 8 bank holiday days in addition to annual leave.
• Additional 2½ days leave on set dates annually.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities, from internal courses to external degrees.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Sports & Social Society activities.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave annually for charity work.
• Free parking and 24/7 on-site gym access.
• Relocation loan of up to £2,500 (interest-free).

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the UK's security engineering specialists. We collaborate with the security community, government, academia, and international partners to develop innovative tools and technologies that protect the nation.

We invest in our people through training and career support, fostering a work environment that balances professional growth with work/life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We aim to provide equal opportunities and support through schemes like the Offer of Interview Scheme. For more information, visit our website.

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our recruitment team will process applications after the closing date, and responses will be provided. Please note, the closing date may be advanced depending on recruitment needs.

*Relocation loan of up to £2,500 available for those moving to the area, repayable over 24 months.